Portable cat litter box

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-31
CALLAN PATTI
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[0010]The present invention specifically addresses and alleviates the above mentioned needs associated with cat litter boxes of the prior art by providing a portable cat litter

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Furthermore, it is typically necessary to replace the kitty litter when the waste-retaining capability of the kitty litter has been exceeded.
The disposal of the spent or soiled kitty litter is an unpleasant and inconvenient task due to the close proximity between the pet owner and the kitty litter as required when removing the soiled kitty litter and replacing it with fresh kitty litter.
In addition to the unpleasantries associated with the noxious odors emanating from the cat litter box, the mass or weight of the spent kitty litter presents additional inconveniences and difficulties for the pet owner in disposing of t

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[0026]Referring now to the drawings wherein the showings are for purposes of illustrating preferred embodiments of the present invention and not for purposes of limiting the same, shown in FIGS. 1-6 is a portable cat box 10 that is specifically adapted to provide improved transportability and convenience in moving the cat box.

[0027]In its broadest sense, the portable cat litter box 10 comprises a lower portion 12 removably attachable to an upper portion 14, a door 66 pivotally suspended above an opening 64 formed in the upper portion 14, at least one lift handle 44 mounted on top of the cat litter box 10 and an elongate extension handle 50 pivotally attached to the cat litter box 10 and being configured to facilitate rolling movement thereof. Advantageously, the extension handle 50 is lockable against the cat litter box 10 to avoid interfering with removal of the upper portion 14 as is required during replacement of kitty litter.

[0028]Furthermore, the extension handle 50 is specific...

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A portable cat litter box comprises a lower portion having a pair of wheels mounted thereon, an upper portion that is attachable to the lower portion in order to collectively define an interior compartment for containing kitty litter, a door pivotally suspended in order to allow ingress and egress of a cat into the interior compartment, and an extension handle pivotally attached to the cat litter box to facilitate transportation thereof and which is lockable to the upper portion during non-use.

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STATEMENT RE: FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH / DEVELOPMENT[0001](Not Applicable)BACKGROUND[0002]The present invention relates generally to cat litter boxes and, more particularly, to a uniquely configured cat litter box that is specifically adapted to increase the ease and convenience by which the cat litter box may be transported and relocated.[0003]In keeping pets such as cats inside a dwelling such as a home, apartment or condominium, it is necessary for the pet owner to provide a tray or a cat litter box within which the animal may attend to its physiological needs. Such cat litter boxes generally contain a layer of particulate matter such as kitty litter which is typically an absorbent material that is also designed to minimize odors emanating from the cat litter box.[0004]It is necessary to replace the kitty litter on a periodic basis in order to avoid the build up of noxious fumes over time. Furthermore, it is typically necessary to replace the kitty litter when the waste-retaini...

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IPC IPC(8): A01K1/02A01K29/00
CPCA01K1/0107A01K1/0245A01K1/011
Inventor CALLAN, PATTI
Owner CALLAN PATTI
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